CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $49
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 2.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.89

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.89 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $49 (711%)

Insurance Median: $20 (290%)

Cash: $49 (711% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (290% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.89 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 290% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 190%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $47	87%
Humana	$6 - $21	87%
Aetna	$7 - $21	102%
Communicare	$7	102%
Communicare Med Adv Fy	$7	102%
Devoted	$7 - $33	102%
Essence Health	$7	102%
Passport	$7 - $54	102%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$7	102%
Signature	$7	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $52	102%
Va Ccn	$7	102%
Wellcare	$7 - $20	102%
Key Benefit Administrators	$9	131%
Velocity	$9 - $107	131%
Cigna	$11	160%
Prime Group Health	$39 - $93	566%
Encore	$65	943%
Multiplan	$72 - $98	1045%
Omca	$104	1509%
Corvel	$109	1582%
Cshn	$109	1582%
Health Smart	$109	1582%
National Comp Care	$109	1582%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $49.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83690.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83690.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.